Epson Adjustment Program L3160 (2025)

Before proceeding, you must understand the risks.

Inside the Epson L3160 is a physical porous pad called the Waste Ink Pad. Its sole purpose is to absorb excess ink during initialization, borderless printing, and printhead cleaning routines.

The L3160’s waste pad is located under the print head parking station. If you reset the counter 2 or 3 times without ever touching the physical pad, it overflow. Overflowing waste ink will:

The (also known as the Epson Adjustment Tool or AdjProg) is the specialized utility required to reset these software counters and restore your printer to full functionality. This comprehensive guide covers what this software does, how to use it safely, and alternative solutions to keep your printer running. Understanding the "Service Required" Error

Follow these sequential steps precisely to reset your waste ink pad counter: Step 1: Download and Extract the Utility

If you reset the digital counter multiple times without addressing the physical waste ink accumulation, the sponge pads will eventually saturate completely. This will cause wet ink to leak out of the bottom of the printer, permanently damaging your furniture or short-circuiting the internal electronic boards of the printer. How to manage the physical waste ink: